This NPR piece about college costs hit different for me

I read this story about visa cuts and tuition crushing colleges and honestly had to step back from my laptop for a minute. I'm in my second year going back to school after years out, and seeing how fragile the whole system is right now scared me in a way I wasn't expecting. It's not just about the money we're spending, it's about how international students leaving and fewer resources affect everyone, including those of us who can barely afford to be here in the first place. If you're thinking about going back or helping someone else do it, this is worth reading so you know what pressures are actually on these institutions. Check it out on NPR Education and then maybe talk to your school's financial aid office about what's changing.